Peer Advising Liaison (PAL)

*Applicants must complete the linked PAL Application in order to be considered for this position.*

Peer Advising Liaison (PAL)

(Employment would begin August 26, 2024)

Position is Open Until Filled

Return completed application materials to:

Undergraduate Advising Resource Center (SSC 202) or email to jacobsoni@uwosh.edu

PAL Mission Statement:

“In partnership with the academic advisors, we are students helping our campus peers by being readily available to provide quality resource information related to academics, UW Oshkosh and advising processes in a positive, encouraging environment.”

Salary: $12.00/hour

Work Location (SSC 202, Main Campus): 750 Elmwood Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications of Peer Advising Liaisons:

o Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits both Fall & Spring semesters

o Must be in “Good Academic Standing” at UW Oshkosh

o Must give a one-year commitment to this position (August 2024- May 2025)

o Able to work a minimum of 6 hours/week each semester starting at $12/hr

o Able to attend orientation training sessions at the end of August 2024 and January 2025

Preferred qualities: positive attitude; strong communication and interpersonal skills; adaptable; ability to use technology; attention to detail; self-motivated; good problem-solving skills; enjoy working with others; respect for our diverse student population; and willing to provide immediate information/support for students as an academic and campus resource.

Job Responsibilities: Assist students by analyzing concerns and making appropriate referrals; Make appointments for students with advisors; Respond to phone and email inquiries; Complete projects for the advising office; Provide follow-up support after an advising appointment; Assist students with course enrollment using Titan Web and College Scheduler; Provide detailed information on majors, degrees, university policies and procedures; Administrative support and other office duties as assigned.

Submit with this application:

·        List of your work experience from the last year including any campus jobs. For each position, please list the employer (company/organization); position title; supervisor’s name and phone number; dates of employment; and reason for leaving. We reserve the right to check employment history and references.

·        Short Answer Question: Why are you interested in this position?